The city's Economic Development Committee will consider purchasing 3.3 acres of land along the River's Edge Trail that currently is owned by Wausau Chemical.

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The city is considering spending millions of dollars to buy several properties, including 77 acres in the industrial park and three acres of riverfront property now owned by Wausau Chemical Co., and to help relocate current occupants.

The city's Economic Development Committee on Tuesday will discuss making the acquisitions and will decide whether to recommend the council authorize them. The properties being considered:

? Wausau Chemical owns four parcels comprising 3.3 acres of property along the River's Edge Trail. The city is considering buying the land, with an assessed value of ...